How do you pronounce "venom"?

In American English: /ˈvɛnəm/ (VEHN-uhm). In British English: /vˈɛnəm/ (V-ehn). In Canadian English: /ˈvɛnəm/ (VEHN-uhm). In Australian English: /vˈɛnəm/ (V-ehn).

Is "venom" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvɛnəm/ (VEHN-uhm), while in British English it's /vˈɛnəm/ (V-ehn).

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venom

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/ˈvɛnəm/

VEHN-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

vɛnven·əmom

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